A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

An elegant, super central bolthole for two (or three): stroll everywhere, hop on a vaporetto, sit in piazzas drinking cappuccino, live like a local

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Lovely big room in its own wing of a Victorian farmhouse. A peaceful spot with views across fields and an elegant drawing room

Pretty, thatched, perfectly round: a romantic village bolthole with retro touches. Grab flip-flops, leads and run the dogs on Pendower beach

Stay in the very first holiday let in the history of this lovely little hamlet of nine houses, with a superb sailing club and a decent pub

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Find history and splendour in bucketfuls on this huge, friendly, wooded domaine. A winning combination of modern luxury and ancient peace

Kate makes you feel at home the moment you enter her great big beloved house - full of books, guitars and a piano, antiques and huge spaces

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Choose between airy bedrooms up an elegant stair, or magnificent rooms at garden-level with private terraces. Find sweetness and warmth

A hop from the coast and charming Alnwick, a gorgeous and supremely comfortable country escape for friends and families. Dogs welcome too

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate